Jobs 2008 Update

Posted on January 30, 2008 
Filed Under Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Job Search

labor.jpgSeems I’m not the only one who’s not 100% sold that the labor market is all we’ve been hearing it is. Namely that there’s jobs everywhere for the taking. Yesterday Jay Hargis at HRCleanup posted a great update on the market in general and points out that some areas like IT, Accounting (thank you Sarbanes-Oxley), Human Resources, and Interactive Marketing seem to be doing just fine, while areas like purchasing, payroll, and finance are somewhat in decline.

Additionally, here’s 5 great tips to assist you in your job search:

  1. Figure out your value proposition
  2. Network, network, network (and don’t ask for a job)
  3. Refine your skill set…go back to school if necessary
  4. Don’t spend more than 20% of your time on-line posting for jobs
  5. Finally, make sure you let every one your friends know that you are in the job market

Good advice.
Until next time…

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